Bringing Shared Personal Values to Work
Those are values that I think we need to share more and let people know that we can be mindful of all of the things that make you complete as a human being and still be able to serve.
Posts By Nicole Blake Johnson
How New Jersey Increased Executive Engagement and Cross-Agency Collaboration
New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection saw a surge in harmful algal blooms in lakes and reservoirs so it launched an interactive mapping tool.
Federal Survey Spotlights Employee Resilience, Power of Workplace Flexibilities
Federal employees reported that a key driver of workforce resilience came from front-line supervisors supporting their safety and work-life needs.
Is the Primary Goal of Modernization to Reduce Costs?
To say that digital modernization is purely a cost-savings initiative is a myth.
Connecting Nontechnical Staff to Technology Projects
Here’s a limiting belief: Nontechnical teams in government cannot successfully lead technology projects.
The Misconception of Austerity Mindset in Local Government
The “thinking small” mindset works only until you scale up. At some point, to see a benefit, it has to go to scale. That requires an investment.
Break Free From Hiring Red Tape: Degree Requirements
Here’s a limiting belief: The most qualified job candidates have degrees.
Plan Equitable Outdoor Spaces With GIS
Sure, you can designate an outdoor space for use, but how can you ensure that it equitably meets your residents’ needs?
The Future of Co-Innovation for Agencies and Software Providers
“The eventual goal is to enable financial management professionals to spend more time on analysis and provide better service to their customers, and less time on traditional transaction processing and system maintenance.”
A Fresh Take on GovLoop Content in 2021
Throughout the year and beyond, you can expect to see key topics elevated across our content, including diversity, equity, inclusion and leadership.